Ōpōtiki police operation finds children ‘implicated’ in dealing cannabis
Bay of Plenty Police Superintendent Tim Anderson said police would continue operations to disrupt the sale and supply…
Palisades fire suspect is indicted, faces up to 45 years in prison
The man accused of intentionally igniting the devastating Palisades fire, which killed a dozen people, has been indicted…
Woman found dead at property near Pahiatua school, police launch homicide investigation
A car belonging to the victim is missing from the address and police are appealing for any sightings…
Honey Bear meth-laced beer investigation: $36million Auckland property assets frozen
Aiden Sagala of Auckland died after drinking beer contaminated with methamphetamine. Photo / Supplied. “Through extensive financial investigation…
How will the new LVR changes affect the housing market?
Changes to loan-to-value restrictions might be welcome news for people with small deposits, but they are unlikely to…
Northland police find weapons, drugs during search of Russell property, man arrested
Russell Police Senior Constable Michael Gorrie said the arrest would help keep the small community safe. “This was…
First home buyers stand to benefit from Reserve Bank lending changes
The Reserve Bank is planning to relax lending restrictions that could help more first-home buyers get into the…
$20m+ Auckland property failure: Creditors of six companies named
KBS Construction owes $9.4m to unsecured trade creditors and $129,000 to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), according to…
Sunset clause laws differ around the country. Here’s what they are and when they can be used
In recent years, stories about developers enacting sunset clauses and cancelling property contracts — taking the dreams of…
Whangārei home invader Levi Tangimetua loses appeal over jail term
Victim manhandled to ground On February 16, 2024, Tangimetua was at an address in Whangārei when he crossed…
Newsom signs historic housing bill to bring density to transit hubs
On the campaign trail eight years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom famously promised to support the construction of 3.5…
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock warns Labor’s first home buyer scheme could be borrower nightmare
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has warned Labor’s 5 per cent mortgage subsidy could leave first home borrowers…